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The Delhi Sultanate led to the decline of Hindu rulers in the region and the rise of Islamic influence. This period saw the destruction of Hindu temples and the imposition of jizya tax on non-Muslims. However, there was also cultural exchange and syncretism between Hindu and Islamic traditions during this time.

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